Carbon Dioxide Air Gas
NDC Package 51887-402-01

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Carbon Dioxide Air gases is classified as a

administered via respiratory (inhalation) route. This formulation utilizes a gas delivery system. Marketed by Maine Oxy-acetylene Supply Company, this product is identified by NDC 51887-402 and is authorized under FDA application NDA205764.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
51887-402-01
Package Description
8041 L in 1 CYLINDER
Product Code
51887-402
11-Digit Billing Format
51887040201

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Carbon Dioxide Air
Non-Proprietary Name
Carbon Dioxide Air
Substance Name
Carbon Dioxide
Dosage Form
Gas - Any elastic aeriform fluid in which the molecules are separated from one another and so have free paths.
Administration Route
Respiratory (inhalation) - Administration within the respiratory tract by inhaling orally or nasally for local or systemic effect.
Active Ingredient(s)
CARBON DIOXIDE 200 mL/L
Pharmacologic Class

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Maine Oxy-acetylene Supply Company
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
NDA205764
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
02-02-2004
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (51887-402). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

51887-402-02
6031 L in 1 CYLINDER
51887-402-03
662 L in 1 CYLINDER

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 51887-402-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 8041 l in 1 cylinder of Carbon Dioxide Air, a human prescription drug labeled by Maine Oxy-acetylene Supply Company. This gas is formulated for respiratory (inhalation) use and contains carbon dioxide as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Maine Oxy-acetylene Supply Company on February 02, 2004. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Maine Oxy-acetylene Supply Company product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 51887040201. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (5-3-2)
51887-402-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
51887-0402-01

Note: The zero is added to the Product segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.